Fire Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Spice up your salad game with this vibrant Fire Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing! Juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp pack a fiery punch with paprika and cayenne pepper, balanced by a creamy and zesty cilantro lime dressing made with Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, and a hint of honey. Served over a bed of crisp mixed greens and topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and creamy avocado, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a refreshing lunch or a light dinner. Gluten-free and bursting with bold flavors, it's a must-try for seafood lovers looking to add a healthy kick to their plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Cucumber (sliced into half moons)
- 0.25 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Water (if needed for thinning dressing)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small blender or food processor, make the cilantro lime dressing by combining cilantro, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add water if the dressing is too thick and blend again to desired consistency.
Assemble the salad by arranging the mixed salad greens on a large platter or in individual bowls. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and avocado slices.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing.
Sprinkle some extra fresh cilantro over the salad for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 858 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1928 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.7 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3176 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
